- AlBalad is the historical area of Jeddah, the second largest city of Saudi Arabia and the recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ‘Al-Balad’ dates back to the 17th century from which jeddah grew from a small fishing settlement into a unique place with exquisite architecture.
- Being the multicultural beating heart of Jeddah, Al Balad offers an exquisite pairing of authentic and contemporary flavors that will bring you back for more!
- Al-Balad was founded in the 7th century and historically served as the centre of Jeddah.[5] Al-Balad's defensive walls were torn down in the 1940s.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, as Jeddah grew wealthier due to the oil boom, many Jeddawis moved away from Al-Balad to the burgeoning northern part of Jeddah.
- The Historical Jeddah, Al-Balad ( Arabic: جده البلد أو جدة التاريخية ) is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea.
- As Saudi Arabia opens its doors to international tourists for the first time, we explore the maze-like streets of Jeddah’s Al Balad.
- Note that during the 2 evening prayers the shops and cafes will shut again. The Wandering Quinn Travel Blog things to do in Al Balad, Al Balad Jeddah Houses.
- About AlBalad Hospitality. About Al Balad. ... Discover a hidden gem in the heart of Al Balad, Jeddah`s historic district, at Kedwan House.
